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Checked the throws against the values you provided jpot and they were actually pretty close. Examined the plane again to see what else might be amiss and discovered that I had no thrust angle on the motor. Added a little down and right and today she flew a lot better. I had to use the 2200 mAh and a couple of oz additional weight to balance her (like last week). My experience is that you have to fly her four channel, the rudder isn't a luxury or option, you have to use it.
Because I was more comfortable with her today I took her up a couple of times. I think that I am going to move the motor forward, or servos back (or both!) to see if I can get her balanced on a 1600 mAh 3S because I think she would do even better with less weight.
Looking forward to seeing what you will do with the re-build.
DamoRC
Checked the throws against the values you provided jpot and they were actually pretty close. Examined the plane again to see what else might be amiss and discovered that I had no thrust angle on the motor. Added a little down and right and today she flew a lot better. I had to use the 2200 mAh and a couple of oz additional weight to balance her (like last week). My experience is that you have to fly her four channel, the rudder isn't a luxury or option, you have to use it.
Because I was more comfortable with her today I took her up a couple of times. I think that I am going to move the motor forward, or servos back (or both!) to see if I can get her balanced on a 1600 mAh 3S because I think she would do even better with less weight.
Looking forward to seeing what you will do with the re-build.
DamoRC